Help me give my students a garden science program with raised beds, soil, and fertilizer.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Rivas's classroom raised $1,008
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Gardening engages students in real-world applications of biology, ecology, and earth sciences. It combines science, technology, engineering, and math in a natural setting and teaches sustainability, conservation, and the importance of biodiversity. Gardening helps students understand where food comes from and promotes healthy eating habits. It encourages collaboration and responsibility in maintaining the garden while promoting physical activity and reducing screen time, benefiting students' mental health.
A garden science program for K-6 students offers several key benefits by encouraging curiosity and exploration, making science fun and relatable.
Planting, weeding, and harvesting activities help younger students develop fine motor coordination. Gardening engages multiple senses (sight, touch, smell), enhancing learning through experience and helps students understand ecosystems, plant life cycles, and food chains from an early age. It also teaches students to care for plants over time, fostering patience and accountability.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Frame It All Composite Raised Garden Bed 4 x 4-ft Kit
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$194.67
3
$584.01
Compressed Organic Potting Soil for Garden, Plants & Vegetables - Expands 4x When Mixed with Water - Indoor or Outdoor Use - Plant Food Mix Derived from Natural Coconut Coir & Worm Castings Fertilizer
• Amazon Business
$34.70
1
$34.70
Down to Earth Organic Vegetable Garden Fertilizer 4-4-4, 5lb
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
Materials cost
$638.69
Vendor shipping charges
$150.00
Sales tax
$28.10
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.58
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$856.37
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$151.12
Total project goal
$1,007.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,007.49
1 Donor
-$503.74
Donations toward project cost
-$428.18
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$75.56
match offer
-$503.75
Match offer toward project cost
-$428.19
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Rivas and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
